Many women do not consume enough calcium, increasing their risk of weak bones and osteoporosis as they age. Experts say women need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily, rising to 1,200 mg after 50. Along ...

Spring allergies are hitting hard as tree pollen dusts cars and porches across the area. A warm-then-cool temperature swing is making symptoms worse.

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Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in Australia, but there are many things we can do every day to lower our risk of developing it – and to prevent a heart attack.

A DISTURBING trend is urging young men to take extreme measures to improve their looks – all so they can get a girlfriend.

National Nutrition Month's theme, "Discover the Power of Nutrition," encourages families to build healthy habits with the help of dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth, who offers practical tips and ...

The way you stand and move throughout your day can actually help build stronger bones. Check out these posture tricks to improve bone density.

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Obesity is widely known for increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its damaging effects on the skeleton are often overlooked. Excess body fat can disrupt bone metabolism, ...